Senior Quality Systems Leader – USV Manufacturing

Blue Ops - A Red Cat Company; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ops is seeking a Senior Quality Systems Manager to design and continually improve quality systems for our Valdosta boat building operations. You will own product quality across production and delivery, reporting to the Director of Quality Control & Customer Satisfaction.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing quality with leadership experience, strong process discipline, and hands-on expertise in AS9100/ISO9001/ITAR compliance. Travel to suppliers and contract shops is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in quality roles in a manufacturing environment, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Hands-on experience with incoming, in-line, and end-of-line quality systems.
• Strong process and documentation skills.
• Understanding of quality planning and product development lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, ITAR, and FAA compliance.
• Willingness to travel to supplier and contract manufacturing sites.
• Familiar with and used various techniques such as 8D, Fishbone diagram, and 5 'why’s'.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality control plans, inspection plans, checklists, and acceptance criteria.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training programs related to inspection and product test/verification.
• Oversee in-process inspection activities on the production floor and ensure conformity.
• Manage final inspection and verification tests prior to shipment or use.
• Ensure material control for nonconforming product per AS9100 requirements.
• Support CAPA activities and verify effectiveness of solutions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to update PFMEAs.
• Monitor inspection data and quality metrics to drive improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing quality team.

Skills

Quality systems

AS9100

ISO 9001

ITAR

FAA compliance

PFMEA

CAPA

8D problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Blue Ops is seeking a Senior Quality Systems Manager to design and continually improve quality systems for our Valdosta boat building operations. You will own product quality across production and delivery, reporting to the Director of Quality Control & Customer Satisfaction.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing quality with leadership experience, strong process discipline, and hands-on expertise in AS9100/ISO9001/ITAR compliance. Travel to suppliers and contract shops is expected.